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Relaxation massage is just like the name says, while the immediate goal of a relaxation massage is comfort, the physiological effects go much deeper. In Canada, it also called swedish relaxation massage, because that the majorty of massage school teaches swedish massage technique. It utilizes five primary strokes—effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction, and vibration—to manipulate the soft tissues for systemic health benefits.
People who does not have specific aches and pains, just need general tune up, wants to slow down, take a break from busy schedule, feeling tired of running around, want the mental and physical tension melted into the gentle touch from massage therapist soft and firm hands, would benefit from this type of massage.
Experienced massage therapist could make you feel sleepy or refreshed, loosen up, clearer and calm minded, should not feel sore or tenderness from the massage stroke after the massage. If you don't feel any of these sensations post relaxation massage, you might want to try deep tissue massage.
Always consult with your massage therapist before taking deep tissue massage, if you have any medical history or taking any medication can cause you bruised easily.
